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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 774.06 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 774.06 and 363.99 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 774.06 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/774.06 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 774.06 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 281,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,751.51/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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